[Radiator Service Life]How long can a radiator last?
How long do radiators last?
The service life of the radiator is a problem that residents are always concerned about.
I have received many complaints from users that their radiators are suddenly leaking. My preliminary statistics found that these residents who reported the problem were mostly old residents in old communities, and they used radiators for a long time.
So how long do radiators last? The survey found that there is no strict regulation, and the service life of radiators of different materials and brands is also different. According to a plumbing equipment manufacturer, different radiators have different service periods, but in order to ensure safe heating, the radiators in residents’ homes should be replaced after more than ten years of use, otherwise there will be some problems. For radiators made of other materials such as steel and aluminum that have appeared on the market in recent years, the service life is not the same. Citizens are better to ask in advance when choosing.
How to increase the service life of the radiator
1. You should not put damp things on the radiator at ordinary times
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This will further corrode the radiator and shorten the service life. Do not tap, shake the radiator, or use the radiator as a support to put things up.
2. Steel radiators are suitable for central heating systems with full water maintenance
When purchasing, first choose steel radiators with internal anti-corrosion technology Otherwise, it is easy to be corroded, resulting in water leakage; aluminum radiators have strong heat transfer capacity, acid resistance and oxidation resistance, but are prone to alkaline corrosion. Since most of the water quality in my country is alkaline, aluminum radiators are rarely used. And aluminum alloy radiator; copper-aluminum composite radiator can be used in pressureless boilers and central heating systems, but if the hot water in the community is in a high temperature state for a long time, exceeding 80 ℃, it is easy to cause copper and aluminum to be disconnected and lose heat dissipation effect.
3. The heating position cannot be changed arbitrarily
The installation of the radiator is arranged in a position conducive to indoor heating, which can ensure air convection and indoor temperature Each place is relatively average, and once the location is changed, it will cause an imbalance in the indoor temperature. On the other hand, once the pipes and radiators are moved, it is very easy to leak, causing unnecessary losses.
4. Do not release water from the system at will
If there is a lack of hot water in the pipeline, it is necessary to add cold water to keep the pipe network system under a certain pressure and release the water. The more hot water there is, the faster the water temperature in the pipe network will drop, resulting in lower indoor temperatures. Friends who use steel heating should pay attention to closing the valve in time when the heating is stopped, so that the heating is full of water, which can prolong the service life of the radiator.
In short, you should use your own radiators reasonably and cherishly. After a period of idleness, the heating pipes are prone to problems. It is best to keep people at home in the early stage of heating, and pay attention to whether the pipes are running, dripping, dripping or leaking. , so that it can be resolved in a timely manner. Once the radiator bursts or the vent valve is broken, the crack should be blocked immediately with a thick towel, rag, etc., and the residents of the separated households should immediately close their own valves.
